Today, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Josiah Queen shares his new single “judas” — a potent showcase for the commanding songcraft that’s made him one of the most impactful voices in Christian music today. Go HERE to listen to “judas” now.

Expanding on the soulful authenticity of songs like his previous single “demons” (a January release that recently hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Streaming Songs chart) and his Christian radio No. 1 smash “Can’t Steal My Joy,” “judas” brings Queen’s arena-ready folk-rock to a confessional reflection on guilt, betrayal, and grace. By placing himself inside the story of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, Queen confronts the uncomfortable truth that betrayal isn’t confined to villains like Judas — it’s a flaw shared by anyone capable of turning away from faith.

Produced by John Michael Howell and Dylan Thomas, “judas” begins in a moment of hushed intensity revealing the pure force of Queen’s storytelling (“I met a preacher man from Galilee / Who opened up blind eyes / And made him see / He said, ‘Come and follow me’ / I'll show you what life was meant to be”). At its larger-than-life chorus, the track takes on an exhilarating energy as Queen laments how often people betray their faith for no substantial reason (“Yeah, maybe I'm like Judas / Maybe I'm that thief / Maybe I'm that sinner / That put you on that tree / Thirty pieces of silver / He ain't worse than me / Because he betrayed you for money / And I did it all for free”). Fueled by galloping guitar riffs, breakneck banjo lines, and furiously pounding drums, “judas” shifts from shame to repentance in its final lines — ultimately casting a bright light on the hope and promise of redemption.

Tonight at The Fillmore Charlotte in Charlotte, NC, Queen continues his nearly sold-out Mt. Zion Tour — a massive headline run in support of his Billboard 200-charting album of the same name. After wrapping up the U.S. leg of The Mt. Zion Tour on May 8 at House of Blues in Boston, he’ll take the stage at major festivals across the U.S. this summer, then head overseas for the tour’s U.K./European leg in September. For more info on Queen’s upcoming live dates, visit josiahqueen.com/tour.

With over 1.3 billion combined global streams, Queen began sharing his self-penned songs at age 16 and soon went viral with the profoundly poignant “I am Barabbas.” As more and more listeners discovered the undeniable power of his songwriting and sound, the Florida-born artist scored a monumental hit with his breakthrough single “The Prodigal” — a platinum-certified, chart-topping release that garnered a nomination for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards and landed on Apple Music’s Top 100 Songs of 2023. Increasingly acclaimed for his faith-filled lyrics and heartfelt melodies, Queen’s triumphs to date also include notching his first Billboard Hot 100 hit with “Dusty Bibles” (a June 2025 release that earned gold certification from the RIAA in under six months) and selling out legendary venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on The Mt. Zion Tour. More new music from Queen is on the way.

For more info on Josiah Queen, visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

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